Charlotte Mason Community School (CMCS) is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education rooted in the Charlotte Mason philosophy. Our staff are more than educators; they are mentors and role models who nurture a love of learning, encourage curiosity, and inspire students to develop strong character, intellect, and faith.

 

The Principal is first and foremost a lover of Jesus Christ, children and knowledge. Within this relational context, the Principall is responsible to set and maintain a positive (high-joy), inspirational, and peacefully authoritative atmosphere throughout the school. The Principal is to train, support and shepherd teachers in providing a “living education”. Through ASI-provided mentoring and resources, school observation visits and feedback, personal study and practice, the Principal is to become highly competent in leading and promulgating the Ambleside method and to acquaint him/herself thoroughly with the ASI Principal Manual and curriculum for all grades, holding all teachers, staff and students to ASI’s rigorous standards. In a broad sense, the Principal is the school’s primary spokesperson and represents the school on and off campus and acts on behalf of the school by professionally and warmly interacting with all students, parents, teachers, staff, visitors and the community at large. The Principal reports to the Executive Director.

 

Personal & Professional Qualities

 

• Spiritually and emotionally mature in Christ, faithful in church attendance.
• Service and others-oriented, seeking to mentor and guide teachers and students with love and patience.
• Teachable and growth-oriented, actively pursuing professional and personal development.
• Joyful and engaging, fostering a love of learning and curiosity.
• Psychologically strong and resilient, able to maintain calm authority at all times.
• Passionate about knowledge, actively engaged in reading and lifelong learning.
• Well-spoken and articulate, demonstrating excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Organized and thorough, with strong time management and operational skills.

Responsibilities

 

• Implementing and overseeing an entire school program that conforms to the policy and budgetary guidelines established by the School Board and is carried out in a manner consistent with the Ambleside ethos.
• Being mentored in school leadership through regular contact with ASI, attentive participation in Principals’ conference calls and retreats, collaborating in the ongoing movement of Ambleside Schools International by hosting training events, contributing to the broader work when reasonable, helpful and appropriate.
• Promoting and inspiring a community of existing and potential parents, teachers, students founded upon the Ambleside educational vision, leading by informed, enthusiastic and genuine example in word and deed.
• Developing teachers in the philosophy and practice of an Ambleside® education through regular observation and feedback, mentoring, modeling, training, and evaluation; ensuring teachers faithfully follow ASI curriculum and uphold standards for life-giving atmosphere, habit training, lessons and student work; recognizing teacher contributions, making suggestions for growth, identifying areas of critical concern, and/or firing teachers as necessary.
• Supporting teacher’s professional growth as they seek academic and relational growth in their students. At times, supporting students directly when warranted by a significant degree of student and/or teacher weakness.